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JCC: Input sessions July 7 & 9 at Rec Ctr for 25k sq ft Gov Ctr library
James City County is holding community input sessions for a proposed 25,000 square foot library addition. The sessions are set for July 7 from…
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Middle Peninsula survey: 1/3+ commuters frustrated, want telework/carpool
A recent survey by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission found that over one third of local commuters are dissatisfied with their trips, highlighting…
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Colonial villain Lord Dunmore focus of Yorktown 250th this weekend
Yorktown is commemorating the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s 1775 Virginia campaign this weekend. The event focuses on Virginia’s last royal governor and his…
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Omaha Beach: Visit Connects Dad’s D-Day Story to Sacrifice & Cemetery
Author Wilford Kale recently visited Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Standing on a bluff overlooking the beach, he reflected on…
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Yorktown senior Abby Mynes accepts appointment to West Point
YORKTOWN SENIOR HEADS TO WEST POINT Abby Mynes, a senior at Summit Christian Academy, will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Coming…
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NAMM names WJCC Schools a Best Community for Music Ed for 8th straight year
WJCC SCHOOLS MUSIC PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION WJCC Schools received national recognition for its music education program. They were named a “Best Community for…
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VDEM Recognizes Emergency Management Professionals Week June 2-6
VDEM HONORS EMERGENCY PROFESSIONALS The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is recognizing Emergency Management Professionals Week. The week is being observed from June 2-6.…
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Confederate soldiers found 2023 reburied quietly at Cedar Grove
Remains of four Confederate soldiers and three amputated legs were quietly reinterred at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg on Tuesday. The remains were discovered…
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Visit Wmbg CEO Previews Busy June: Events, Deals & New Coaster
WILLIAMSBURG JUNE EVENT PREVIEW WITH CEO ED HARRIS Visit Williamsburg CEO Ed Harris previewed upcoming June events and promotions on 92.3 FM The Tide.…
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Town hall on James Blair MS renaming Thursday 6:30pm Williamsburg
A town hall meeting on renaming James Blair Middle School will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Stryker Center in downtown Williamsburg,…
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W&M Panel Analyzes Trump’s First 100 Days of Foreign Policy
William & Mary’s Global Research Institute recently hosted a panel discussing the first 100 days of the Trump administration’s foreign policy. Experts analyzed key…
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Oak Counseling Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary May 30 in Williamsburg
OAK COUNSELING CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR Oak Counseling celebrated its one-year anniversary on May 30 in Williamsburg. The milestone was marked with a ribbon cutting…